’Rift wide open’: Senior Congress leader Hariprasad attacks CM Siddaramaiah
Live MintSenior Congress figure B.K. He expressed his dissatisfaction over the Congress party's choice for the Chief Minister's post and the Deputy Chief Minister's post, particularly highlighting the exclusion of Dalit leader G. Parameshwara and ST leader Satish Jarkiholi. Hariprasad also taunted party leaders for invoking the legacy of former Chief Minister Devaraj Urs, emphasizing that mere association with his car does not make one Devraj Urs. Hariprasad also highlighted the issue of representation, criticizing the Congress for not appointing Dalits, minorities, or individuals from backward classes to key positions, despite their significant role in bringing the party to power in Karnataka. This critique by Hariprasad is not the first time he has targeted Siddaramaiah, as his previous statements on ministerial and chief ministerial posts had caused unease within the Karnataka ruling party.